GB Threepence Silver Whitman Collection 1902-1944 (43 coins) F-aUNC. Complete except 1927 proof. However, includes a spare additional 1941 coin in 1945 slot. Also includes the VERY SCARCE Colonial issues of: 1942 1943 1944. 

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Complete except 1927 proof. However, includes a spare additional 1941 coin in 1945 slot. 

Also includes the VERY SCARCE Colonial issues of: 1942 1943 1944.

Folder ref: PP/04/23 in great condition.

Price Guide Value including 60 year old folder £267-£287
NB: As at 20.10.2025, Silver up 61% over the last 6 months.

Includes the 10 very scare years of 1904 1905 1906 1925 1928 1930 1936 1939 1943 1944

1944 UK threepence specifications: Colonial silver
Monarch
George VI (1937 - 1952)
Edgeplain
Weight1.41 g
Diameter16 mm
Composition50% silver
MintedLondon, England
Mintageapprox. 2.006m
Scarcityvery rare for period

 

1944 UK threepence design: silver
ObverseThomas Paget
ReverseGeorge Kruger Gray

The threepence was made from 92.5% silver until

1920, when the silver content was reduced to 50%.


In 1937 the nickel-brass 12 sided threepence was

introduced, running alongside the silver threepence in

the UK until 1941, when silver was discontinued for

domestic 3d use.


The silver threepence continued to be minted for colonial

use until 1945, although the 1945 3d were melted down

and did not make it to circulation.


Maundy 3d continued to be made from silver.


1 threepence = 3 pennies = 1/4 shilling = 1/80 pound


The first circulation issue UK threepence was minted in

1834, and the last in 1967.